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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,700 amid US Dollar weakness

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US Nonfarm Payrolls set to rise by 62K in April as markets assess Fed rate outlook
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USD/CAD softens as jobs data loom, weaker Oil caps Canadian Dollar support
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USD/CAD softens as jobs data loom, weaker Oil caps Canadian Dollar support

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Brent: Geopolitics keep prices elevated – Deutsche Bank

Brent: Geopolitics keep prices elevated – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note Brent Oil has rebounded above $100/bbl as markets reassess risks around the US-Iran ceasefire. Brent briefly dipped to $96/bbl but closed just over $100/bbl and is quoted near $101.64/bbl early Friday.

May 8, 2026
CAD: Market too aggressive on BoC hikes – BBH

CAD: Market too aggressive on BoC hikes – BBH

May 8, 2026
Unemployment Rate set to hold at 6.7% in Canada, signaling a weak job market

Unemployment Rate set to hold at 6.7% in Canada, signaling a weak job market

Statistics Canada will release its Labour Force Survey on Friday, and markets are bracing for quite a steady print. The Unemployment Rate is expected to remain at 6.7% in April, while the Employment Change is forecast to increase by 15K following a 14.1K gain in the previous month.

May 8, 2026
EUR/HUF: Downtrend extends with targets at 352/350 – Societe Generale

EUR/HUF: Downtrend extends with targets at 352/350 – Societe Generale

Societe Generale analysts highlight a steep EUR/HUF decline after failing to hold above the 200‑day moving average in March and breaking April’s low.

May 8, 2026
GBP/JPY pops up above 213.00 even as UK local elections point to Labour party losses

GBP/JPY pops up above 213.00 even as UK local elections point to Labour party losses

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is one of the strongest performers on Friday, showing moderate gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY). The GBP/JPY pair returns above 213.00 at the time of writing, and is on track to end the week near opening levels.

May 8, 2026
US Nonfarm Payrolls expected to rise by 62K in April amid firmer wage growth

US Nonfarm Payrolls expected to rise by 62K in April amid firmer wage growth

The United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for April on Friday at 12:30 GMT. 

May 8, 2026
Gold sticks to gains below two-week top; looks to US NFP for a fresh impetus

Gold sticks to gains below two-week top; looks to US NFP for a fresh impetus

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its intraday move higher and remains below an over two-week high through the first half of the European session on Friday.

May 8, 2026
EUR/GBP: Local election fallout keeps Pound fragile – ING

EUR/GBP: Local election fallout keeps Pound fragile – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole argues the Pound remains vulnerable as United Kingdom (UK) local election results show heavy losses for Labour and early calls for Prime Minister Starmer to resign.

May 8, 2026

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